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The average train between Germany and Locarno takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 11m
Duration
1,095 km
Distance
CHF 255
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
12h 28m
CHF 164–406

Germany to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 24m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 54m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 46m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 41m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Germany to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,094.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Locarno via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 28m.

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